Divine Liturgy on the day of the appearance of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Karpinsktranslated

On July 21, on the day of the celebration of the appearance of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, a solemn Divine Liturgy took place in the church in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in the city of Karpinsk.

The service was led by Bishop Feognost of Serov and Krasnoturinsky. Concelebrating with His Eminence was the rector of the church, Archpriest Anatoly Alshevsky.

At the end of the Liturgy, a glorification was sung before the venerated image of the Mother of God “Kazan”.

At the end of the service, Bishop Theognost addressed the parishioners with a sermon. In his speech, the archpastor spoke about the history of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and about its special significance for the Russian people - the intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, which is repeatedly revealed at fateful moments in Russian history, and about how faith in Her heavenly protection strengthens the people in trials and inspires them to deeds of love and mercy.

In his sermon, the Bishop paid special attention to the idea that God’s mercy does not come on its own—it is revealed where there is living faith and the desire to live according to the commandments. And here he said the following words: “The intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos is not a guarantee against troubles, but a gift to those who seek God with their hearts and try to live in truth. Let...